


Burial and Urn Vaults

A vault is a lined and sealed outer receptacle that houses the casket or urn when it is buried. It protects the casket from the varying levels of subsoil elements, the weight of the earth and heavy maintenance equipment that will pass over the grave. It also helps resist water and preserves the beauty of the cemetery by preventing the ground from settling. The difference between the burial and urn vault are their sizes. The first being larger and used for caskets while the second is much smaller to house an urn. At San Tan Mountain View we use Wilbert Vaults, the finest and most dependable vault made. They are also highly customizable.

Levels of Protection

For those seeking the most protection for a casket or urn, a lined urn vault is your best choice. It is made of high-strength concrete and reinforced with durable plastic or a combination of durable plastic and metal (bronze, copper or stainless steel).


Wilbert® and Deaton-Kennedy® offer wide choices and the finest in personalization through visually linked components. This can range from a simple engraving to a full colored surface featuring a theme and pictures to capture the essence of a loved one. The wide selection themes can be coordinated with the casket, urn and other service materials to create a memorable theme for the entire service. Other service materials include: register book, service folders, thank you cards, bookmarks and more.